There are all kinds of orthodoxy tests. We might even pass an orthodoxy oral exam. But how many can claim to actually lead lives reflecting this belief in crisis situations?
Formation
Blesseds of the Vincentian Family: Bl. Ghebre-Michael
by Famvin Media Resources | August 28, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Blessed Ghebre-Michael (Feast day: August 30) was an associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. in Ethiopia.
That “Other” Virus
by John Freund, CM | August 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.
Good News From a Homeless Student!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 27, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
“The Dax Program was life-changing for me. I would have never been able to finish at DePaul had it not been for Dax.”
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #9: Affective and effective solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic
by Ricardo Cruz, CM | August 26, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections | 0 Comments
I had not settled into my new missionary appointment when I was confronted with a series of restrictions, confinement, fear and uncertainty.
What Do Homeless Need When a Heatwave Comes?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Writing for Invisible People, Kayla Robbins Robbins, freelance writer, asks what can we do when a heatwave comes?
Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life On Land
by Jim Claffey | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Thomas McKenna – Taken for granted
by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
McKenna – Taken for Granted
A Theology for Systemic Change?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 4, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.”
Dangers that cause me to limit my possibilities…
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity
I wondered, “What dangers, real or perceived, cause me to limit my possibilities or alter my course when I am discerning God’s call?”
Brief Note: Systemic Change Toolkits
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 3, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
Brief Note: Don't forget: if you are beginning a Systemic Change project, there is much information available in the systemic change toolkits. Click this link to view the toolkits in many languages. And pass on the quick link to everyone: http://famvin.org/toolkits .
Inventive love blooming where it is planted
by Ross Dizon | Jun 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (B), June 7, 2015 – Ex 24, 3-8; Heb 9, 11-15; Mk 14, 12-16. 22-26 He is mediator of a new covenant (Heb 9, 15) To belong to the new covenant is to draw our life from Jesus’ love and to live loving as he did. Since Jesus shed his...
Image of God – Not Always Easy – Sunday is for Family – Jesus’ Death a Sign of Life
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 1, 2015 | Formation
Image of God – Not Always Easy – Sunday is for Family – Jesus’ Death a Sign of Life
Patrick Griffin on “The Boldness of Charity “
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis tells us that God is not afraid of newness.
Connect and Learn: Religious of St. Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 1, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Founded in 1845 at Paris, France, in the chapel at the motherhouse of the Congregation of the Mission by Jean Leon Le Prevost (1803-1874) in conjunction with Clemente Myionnet (1812-1886) and Maurizion Maignen (1822-1890). All three founders were laity who were active...
Practical ways to start collaborating
by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jack Murphy of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA/Voice of the Poor Committee offers some tips and real-life examples